Hi, I need any information anyone can send me on the First & Second Old River areas of Miller County. Located in the North Eastern part of the county, the community shows to be Hervey. Named "Old River" because the Red River changed directions. 20 years ago the area was once known for a high concentration of Indian Artifacts. One collection I saw was fantastic. If you know anything else, or have any material on the area, please send it to me. Thanks, V

Hello Miller Researchers- FYI - If you have family that crossed the LA state line, and where looking for the Caddo Parish Mail list, and did not find one, I just wanted to let you know that: Yes, there is a mail list for Caddo Parish. * LaCaddo-L@rootsweb.com It shows to have been an active list for three years, but a glitch kept it hidden, and is soon to be corrected. So to subscribe: LaCaddo-L-Request@rootsweb.com Other Caddo information: And the LaGenWeb page for Caddo is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~lagenweb/parish/caddo.htm The Caddo Resource Page at Rootsweb: http://resources.rootsweb.com/USA/LA/Caddo/ The GenConnect Boards: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/Caddo http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/CaddoBibl http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/CaddoBios http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/CaddoDeed http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/CaddoObits http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/CaddoPens http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/CaddoWill

This posting is from the Bible Records List. Researchers for Miller County may find it useful. Kathy Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:59:57 EST From: MITCHDOR@aol.com To: BIBLE-RECORDS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <44.22d4c36.2608e86d@aol.com> Subject: [BIBLE-RECS] Walker/Lewis/Mitchell family bible Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I have a copy of an old family bible with members of the Walker family of Shelby county, AL, the Lewis family of the same area, and the Mitchells of Fulton county, AR. Doris Mitchell

CENSUS TAKER It was the first day of census, and all through the land; The pollster was ready ... a black book in hand. He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride; His book and some quills were tucked close by his side. A long winding ride down a road barely there; Toward the smell of fresh bread wafting, up through the air. The woman was tired, with lines on her face; And wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table; And she answered his questions ... the best she was able. He asked of her children... Yes, she had quite a few; The oldest was twenty, the youngest not two. She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; his sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. She noted each person who lived there with pride; And she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside. He noted the sex, the color, the age... The marks from the quill soon filled up the page. At the number of children, she nodded her head; And saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. The places of birth she "never forgot"; Was it Kansas? or Utah? or Oregon ... or not? They came from Scotland, of that she was clear; But she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. They spoke of employment, of schooling and such; They could read some,and write some .. though really not much. When the questions were answered, his job there was done; So he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. We can almost imagine his voice loud and clear; "May God bless you all for another ten years." Now picture a time warp ... its' now you and me; As we search for the people on our family tree. We squint at the census and scroll down so slow; As we search for that entry from long, long ago. Could they only imagine on that long ago day; That the entries they made would effect us this way? If they knew, would they wonder at the yearning we feel; And the searching that makes them so increasingly real. We can hear if we listen the words they impart; Through their blood in our veins and their voice in our heart. Author Unknown

Could someone let me know of the different historical and genealogical societies in Nevada and Miller Counties, giving the name, address, contact persons and if they are on the Internet? Thanks, Jo Autrey jmautrey@email.msn.com Jo's Front Page and Genealogy http://members.tripod.com/~JoMAutrey

Miller County Courthouse 4 Laurel Street Texarkana, AR 75502 (501) 774-1501

Hi Members, Will someone please provide me with the address for the Miller County Court House and the cost for certified copies of marriage certificates. Thanks for your assistance in advance. Mike Tiller michaelwt@aol.com

I have a general store ledger dated 1855 which belonged to James Deas Blanton, a prominent citizen and mercantile businessman in Miller County, AR circa 1856. This book, along with other legal documents, was passed to me by my late father from his great-grandmother. I have just finished reading "The Blantons of Spring Bank" and am wondering what connection Ceasar Abraham, my ancestor, had to the Blanton family and how and why this book came into my family's possession and survived all these years. From an inscription in the book, I know that Ceasar worked for Blanton from 1868 to 1869. Can anyone help? I am also willing to have the book copied and sent to someone for transciption. Sharon Nichols

Arkansas Family Group Sheets http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ar/groupsht.html Just follow the instructions and e-mail it.

No, I have no Idea who was head of household. Thanks Wanda Blair Ruby Blair NC,TN,IL,AR,TX Allen NC,TX,MO PIERCE VA,SC,GA,AL,MS,TX

These are the Boyds that were in Lafayette in 1870, I do not have closer dated info- The ones in Red River Townships were present day Miller. You can see where Red River Township was, or about where it was on this map: http://www.rootsweb.com/~armiller/Millmap.html It tells the townships that were broken off from it later than 1870. 1870 BOYD CHARLES Lafayette County AR 149 Lagrange Township 1870 BOYD DANIEL Lafayette County AR 180 Red River Township 1870 BOYD EDWARD Lafayette County AR 180 Red River Township 1870 BOYD JOHN Lafayette County AR 193 Red River Township 1870 BOYD LILLIAN Lafayette County AR 133 Lagrange Township 1870 BOYD LOUIS Lafayette County AR 180 Red River Township 1870 BOYD MARY Lafayette County AR 149 Lagrange Township 1870 BOYD NANCY Lafayette County AR 181 Red River Township 1870 BOYD THOMAS Lafayette County AR 164 Lagrange Township Do you know the name of the head of household - Which Boyd? I went to the http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ and did not find anything for a Boyd in Miller Co, but these records were in Lafayette - Do not know if it was the part that transferred over to Miller or not though. If we had a first name it would help figure out the townships - BOYD, CHARLES R AR 10/01/1850 5745 AR1220__.251 BOYD, DURELL AR 11/01/1839 286 AR1170__.045 BOYD, DURELL AR 04/10/1837 753 AR1120__.116 BOYD, DURELL AR 04/10/1837 754 AR1120__.117 BOYD, DURELL AR 04/10/1837 755 AR1120__.118 BOYD, FRANCIS M AR 08/01/1837 2029 AR1140__.447 BOYD, FRANCIS W AR 08/01/1837 2028 AR1140__.446 BOYD, FRANCIS W AR 08/10/1837 3151 AR1160__.413 BOYD, FRANCIS W AR 08/10/1837 3152 AR1160__.414 BOYD, FRANCIS W AR 08/10/1837 3153 AR1160__.415 BOYD, FRANCIS W AR 08/10/1837 3155 AR1160__.417 BOYD, FRANCIS W AR 08/10/1837 3156 AR1160__.418 BOYD, FRANCIS W AR 08/10/1837 3197 AR1160__.458 BOYD, HENRY C AR 03/01/1855 6099 AR1230__.074 BOYD, WILLIAM H AR 04/10/1837 340 AR1110__.227 BOYD, WILLIAM H AR 04/10/1837 341 AR1110__.228 BOYD, WILLIAM H AR 04/10/1837 879 AR1120__.235 BOYD, WILLIAM H AR 04/10/1837 977 AR1120__.328

Does anyone have knowledge of the Boyd Plantation in Miller Co. back in the 1890s. Wanda

Hello List Members, Texarkana USA Genealogical Society has in its possession more than 9,000 Original Marriage Certificates for marriages in Bowie County TX and 2,000 + Originals for Miller County AR. The majority of them are from about 1889 to 1935. A few older, some more recent. The Miller County are indexed by both Groom and Bride. The Bowie County are indexed by Groom only. Currently, we are working to index these by Bride as well but it will take a while longer. They can be obtained for the low cost of $2.50, a SASE and a short lineage chart showing your relationship to the individuals. If you had relatives who married in either of these counties in this time frame, I will be happy to check for availabilty of their certificates. If we have them, you will be notifed on where to send your information so that it will reach the proper person. Will also notify you if they are not available. We would love to get all of these Certificates placed in the hands of family members as they would be a great addition to your family records. Please feel free to forward this mail to any list to which you subscribe. Thanks, Doris Lindblad Hstryhntr2@aol.com

To all researchers, I have been made aware of a website that lists everyone and their birthdays. It is www.anybirthday.com. I have already deleted many of my family members. If you do not want your family members listed here are the steps to delete them. At the main page go to the bottom of the page, click on FAQ. On the next page go to How Can I remove and click privacy statement. On the next page scroll down to "Opt Out Option." Click on it. It will take you to the page to delete yourself and family members. You will need the persons first & last name, birthdate and zip code to delete. To remove more family, repeat the steps.

Lafayette County 1850 Census Index ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ar/miller/census/laf1850.txt Extracted from original material - Spelling corrections appreciated! Look-up available for all of the below families. Just send me an e-mail. GVRichards@aol.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ar/miller/miller.html

Would like to correspond with ANYONE researching the following SMITH families in Miller Co. They were property owners around the Bright Star/Sulphur area after the war until the turn of the century. Rollins SMITH Alexander SMITH Britton SMITH Thanks!! chatah@shuttle.com

Greetings! I am looking for the PILGREEN (Pilgreen/Pilgrum) families that migrated to Union County, Arkansas from Union Parish, Louisiana in the laste 1800's. Thanks! Lori Our Mixed Nuts .. err .. Roots http://www.redrival.com/alana Researching: Day, Manning, Morgan, Holloway, Pilgreen, Jones

Time for my periodic plea for information on any SHUFLIN any time, anywhere: New York: Wymoning Co. 1830's - 1900+ Ohio: Wayne Co. 1817 - 1840 Timothy 1817 - 1856 Henry Franklin Co. 1850 - 1920+ - John Titus & brother Edward G. Scioto Co. 1850's - Henry (also lived in Franklin Co.; may have lived in Hamilton Co. after 1850) 1850 - 1890+ Emanuel Arkansas: 1860 - Hempstead Co. - Henry (Jr.) & brothers Thomas & John 1870 - 1900+ - LaFayette / Miller Co. Henry (Jr.) & family Louisiana: 1908 - 1960+ - Sabine Parish - Edward & family Kansas: 1880+ - 1937 Montgomery Co. - Michael Bonaventure Arizona: 1910+/- Navajo Co. - Theodore H. I have a fair amount of information on the families in Ohio, Arkansas & Louisiana. But there are always those odds 'n ends to clear up. I've tried to keep this fairly short, so if you need information on allied families, just let me know. Becky

Searching for Elliott. I have found there was a William H. Elliott who was a judge in Texarkana but I don't know if it was AR or TX. Does anyone have any Elliott information? They were in SC, MS, LA, and Columbia Co., AR. Wanda

Arkansas Genealogical Society offers Certificates of Arkansas Ancestry in four categories: (1) Colonial - a resident of Arkansas before 1 January 1804; (2) Territorial - a resident of Arkansas before 14 June 1834; (3) Ante-bellum - a resident of Arkansas before 6 May 1861; (4) Nineteenth Century - a resident of Arkansas before 31 December 1900. For an application booklet send a SASE with postage to cover 2 ounces to Arkansas Genealogical Society, PO Box 908, Hot Springs, AR 71902-0908 and request the booklet.